Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 15:03     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Anonymous wrote:Spring sports are starting up, which means it's almost time for me to sit on bleachers and listen to siblings watch videos on their parents' phones, all while trying to avoid having a stroke. Seriously, I cannot the sound. Can't explain the rage I feel. Not attending isn't an option. Can I wear noise-canceling headphones? It looks so rude, but as anyone who has misophonia knows, the triggers are awful.


Is that what’s wrong with me? I loathe the speaker audio on phones. Going to a restaurant or any event where kids are running around with videos playing drives me insane.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 15:03     Subject: misophonia etiquette
It's a good thing your kid doesn't play basketball.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:59     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Anonymous wrote:Yes, try earplugs and if those don't work then the big honkin' noise cancelling ones. I also freak out when people shake their legs or fidget repeatedly so sometimes I have to move myself so I can't see them. It's awful.


Yes! I (OP) have that visual trigger, too. It's easier to just look away from, though.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:58     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Anonymous wrote:Try Loop earplugs, they're not quite as conspicuous .

I got these and I don't understand how they are better than the regular cheap ones you buy in a pack of 50 from CVS. Same cheap material, $40 more.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:58     Subject: misophonia etiquette
You can get earphones that are less obvious. I use ones from Flare that kind of make the sounds less annoying without blocking everything, and Loop are also more discreet.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:58     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Yes, try earplugs and if those don't work then the big honkin' noise cancelling ones. I also freak out when people shake their legs or fidget repeatedly so sometimes I have to move myself so I can't see them. It's awful.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:58     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Anonymous wrote:Try Loop earplugs, they're not quite as conspicuous .


I have to play white noise.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:56     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Anonymous wrote:Try Loop earplugs, they're not quite as conspicuous .


My MIL has tinnitis and I've been looking at getting her some of these...
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:55     Subject: misophonia etiquette
spark plug ear plugs from amazon.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:53     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Sit away from people and bring your own chair. Or sit in your car. No one will care where you watch from.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:53     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Try Loop earplugs, they're not quite as conspicuous .
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:53     Subject: misophonia etiquette
No one cares if you wear headphones.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:52     Subject: misophonia etiquette
you can wear the earphones
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:52     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Yes, just wear ear plugs or whatever. No big deal.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2023 14:51     Subject: misophonia etiquette
Spring sports are starting up, which means it's almost time for me to sit on bleachers and listen to siblings watch videos on their parents' phones, all while trying to avoid having a stroke. Seriously, I cannot the sound. Can't explain the rage I feel. Not attending isn't an option. Can I wear noise-canceling headphones? It looks so rude, but as anyone who has misophonia knows, the triggers are awful.